Tyler Broome, 11 was left with possible damage to his brain and vision and with bulging eyes after being found unconscious near a playground roundabout.

Tyler Broome, 11 was left with possible damage to his brain and vision and with bulging eyes after being found unconscious near a playground roundabout. PIC SWNS

The young boy had been told to sit in the middle of the roundabout as it was spun at high speed using the rear wheel of a motorcycle by a group of youths.

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Tylers mum, Dawn Hollingworth, 51 said he is still in hospital with blurred vision, but is recovering well.

And she is urging others who may be thinking of giving it a go to think twice.

"Just don't do it [dangerous stunts online] it may be fun for two seconds but that can turn to tragedy, so don't do it," she said.

Tyler Broome, 11 was left with possible damage to his brain and vision and with bulging eyes after being found unconscious near a playground roundabout. PIC SWNS

"Tyler's eyes are very painful and he has pains across his head. He is on anti inflammatory medication."

Dawn has also thanked people who have sent Tyler well wishes and messages of support during this tough time.

She added: "People have been wishing him well and asking if there is anything that can be done. Other people have said 'we can't watch it' and have sent messages of loveliness.

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